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Melbauer Family History

Melbauer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Milbauer, Neubauer, Muehlbauer, Melber, Feldbauer, Gebauer, Newbauer

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Where is the Melbauer family from?

You can see how Melbauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melbauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Melbauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Melbauer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Melbauer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Melbauer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Melbauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melbauer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Melbauer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Melbauer. For the veterans among your Melbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melbauer lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Melbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Melbauer in 1985 was 89, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melbauer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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